Quality Assurance Technician Lead

Amcor•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Technician Lead Position Overview: Assist in the direction of the quality assurance program for the plant. Performs duties relating to inspection, laboratory testing, statistical process control and salvage operations. Implement, maintain, and modify as directed the company/plant quality management system to improve business operating systems and meet the requirements of customer and best practice audits. Lead/assist with the corrective action of quality related problems at the plant and/or customer location and start-up of new products/processes. Assist in troubleshooting technical problems. Develop and maintain audit documentation and maintain effective quality systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous quality assurance or manufacturing work experience in the plastics industry is preferred.
Possess a high level of attention to detail and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply standard evaluation, selections, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Effective communication skills
Ability to use charts and graphs utilizing math skills and SPC.
Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
Must be able to handle sensitive, related, and proprietary information confidentially.

Nice To Haves

Previous quality assurance or manufacturing work experience in the plastics industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
Demonstrates tactical problem-solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
Conducts inspections of in-process materials and in-process finished products to meet customer specifications.
Prepare, review, and evaluate data and information.
Develop recommendations for use by plant management.
Conduct routine report outs as defined by plant need.
Utilize quality techniques to reduce process variations or refine process parameters based upon results.
Assist in problem solving through use of statistical analysis and utilization of quality tools.
Lead and promote problem-solving teams to perform root cause analysis and failure investigations.
Assist in tracking and trending of corrective and preventative actions to ensure items are closed out on a timely basis.
Alert management of potential quality problems to ensure that defective products or raw materials are not used or shipped to the customer.
Highlight training needs within the facility and act as a trained trainer for relevant instruction needs.
Interface regularly with managers, supervisors, and engineers.
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, and form control documents.
Demonstrates organizational ability to complete daily assignments as required to meet internal and external customer requirements in a concise, detailed manner.
Assist with customer complaint investigations and vendor incident notifications.
Maintain food safety and compliance documentation.
Responsible for the upkeep of records and documents that correspond to regulatory, customer, and third-party audit requirements.
Perform containments; evaluate quality, visit customers and vendors as needed.
Use measuring gauges and test equipment to ensure the product is within specification.
Performs other related duties as directed by the plant manager or the quality manager

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)